Comment by Alliegator on August 31, 2010 at 12:22pm

I know getting a wig & shaving your head can be scary but it is worth it! When I started giving myself a buzz-cut I felt much better. It is kind of like you are taking control of the hair loss. For me, I don't have to see hair all over the floor or bath tub anymore! I don't have to pick strands of hair off of me all day long! It helped me to keep the hair loss off of my mind. Now, all that is on my mind is raising awareness. What kind of tattoo are you going to get? I have been wanting one for a long time but I don't know where I would put it. good luck!

Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on August 31, 2010 at 12:27pm

Thank you Alliegator, that means alot. My tatt is going to say LOVE in a funky style. I get to see the artwork later this week and the appointment is on the 8th. I will definitely have the pic posted then. I had my eyebrows tatt'ed and I figure after all the years of injections I will be able to handle the tatt.

Comment by Mary on August 31, 2010 at 1:00pm

Terri, take a look at my pics of the night before I shaved my head, and the day I shaved. I was SO depressed by the picking up hair every day off the floor and shower, obsessing in the mirror about the ever-expanding bald areas, crying.....You can see how much I had left:

http://www.alopeciaworld.net/photo/photo/listForContributor?xg_pw=&...

It was so much better immediately! - yes, it was a shock seeing myself bald. But, I felt in CONTROL for the first time in a year, and I actually felt less self-conscious going out bald than I did with big bare spots showing through my hair. Everything you're feeling is normal...just keep taking those steps, hold up your head and smile and fake it til you make it.

Comment by Mary on August 31, 2010 at 1:02pm

p.s. I wish I had the guts to get a head tattoo...I'd really like to decorate my head and make a statement that says I'm not just temporarily bald. But, my husband isn't happy with the idea of a head tattoo, and since he's been such a sweetie throughout this, I'm holding off. Let us know how it goes.

Comment by Alliegator on August 31, 2010 at 1:41pm

I like it! Can't wait to see the picture of it after you get it! If I ever get one, I want a heart with wings. I had two uncles that passed away that were both like fathers to me so I want their initials in the wings. Maybe one day I will get it done. If you get a wig... post pictures! I have 5 and I love them.

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